Senior Dementia Nurse Specialist: Memory Assessment Leader

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Cambridge seeks a compassionate Band 7 Dementia Nurse Specialist. This role involves leading dementia care pathways and providing expert assessments for individuals with dementia. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and engage in service development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in dementia care, an NMC registration, and the ability to travel independently around the county. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient quality of life.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in dementia care.
• Able to support and educate colleagues.
• Willing to travel independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive memory assessments for dementia.
• Formulate and communicate diagnoses to patients and families.
• Manage treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
• Provide post-diagnostic support for patients and their carers.
• Contribute to dementia care pathway development.

Skills

Compassionate care

Advanced clinical assessment

Leadership qualities

Communication skills

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC registration

Job description

A leading health organization in Cambridge seeks a compassionate Band 7 Dementia Nurse Specialist. This role involves leading dementia care pathways and providing expert assessments for individuals with dementia. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and engage in service development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in dementia care, an NMC registration, and the ability to travel independently around the county. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient quality of life.